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Janice Sand

Janice Sand
Jan started as an intern with Neotrope® Dec. 2010, became "Content Manager" for New York Netwire, in 2015, and has worked for both the Send2Press® Newswire service, as well as MuseWire.com. She edits daily news stories for the site from state and local NY government and non-profit agencies and is based in “New England,” USA.

Arizona-based Simple Electric Steps Up for Vulnerable Seniors in Scottsdale

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Simple Electric is proud to be restoring safety and peace of mind to a 55+ Community. The neighborhood was recently left in disrepair due to contractor negligence. Unethical work created dangerous conditions and left residents facing major repairs.

NJ-based Eclipse Integrated Systems Launches Quantum-Resilient MMDC Platform Powered by IBM Enterprise Storage

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Eclipse Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses, proudly announces a transformative upgrade to its flagship Micro Managed Data Center (MMDC) platform-now powered by IBM's latest enterprise-grade flash storage and encryption technology.

Save LBI Petitions Trump Administration to Rescind Permits and Cancel Leases for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Projects in N.J.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to cancel the leases for the Atlantic Shores South and North offshore wind projects and rescind existing permit approvals.

New Argyle and LenderLogix integration gives mortgage lenders access to high-quality VOIE and VOA data within LiteSpeed POS

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.

LenderLogix Q2/25 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Shows Increased Loan Quantities as Borrower Activity Holds Steady

BUFFALO, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools.

Oakridge Leaders founder Ryan Abramson offers a free guide to help Pennsylvania families navigate private school financial aid process

LANGHORNE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of applying for financial assistance at independent schools.

New Book, ‘Pundalik & Lord Vitthala’ Shares a Timeless Story for Children, of Love and Respect for one’s parents and what this truly means in life

LEICESTER, U.K. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children's book, "Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love" (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) - this inspiring story is now available worldwide.

Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC Releases Instant Budget Calculator for Property Owners: AI Meets Demolition

AMESBURY, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC today announced the release of an AI-powered Instant Demolition Budget Calculator. The free online tool provides fast, rough cost estimates for commercial and residential demolition projects, helping contractors, property owners, and developers plan more efficiently.

The Big Picture webcast’s August 2025 lineup features experts on mortgage broker advocacy and construction finance

CLEVELAND, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its August guest lineup featuring four accomplished leaders who will explore diverse topics including mortgage broker advocacy, the future of mortgage advice and technology, construction finance and how emerging housing public policies are shaping the mortgage industry.

FirstClose’s Shaun Simms named to the 2025 HousingWire Insider list

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Class Valuation’s EVP of Quality Control Cristy Conolly Named to HousingWire’s 2025 ‘Insiders’ List

TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Cristy Conolly, its executive vice president of quality control, has received a HousingWire 2025 Insider Award. HousingWire's editorial team selected the 2025 honorees based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution and their overall impact on their companies and the industry.

Amber Cowan, Dovenmuehle VP of Default Operations, honored as 2025 HousingWire Insider

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that its Vice President of Default Operations, Amber Cowan, has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Insiders. Now in its seventh year, the award celebrates behind-the-scenes leaders whose operational excellence, innovation, and quiet influence are vital to their company's success.

LenderLogix’s Derrick Enderby named among HousingWire Insiders for 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its Director of Customer Success, Derrick Enderby, is a 2025 HousingWire Insider honoree. The award honors the unsung heroes of mortgage and real estate; the insiders who drive efficiency, compliance, and growth without seeking the spotlight.

Dark Matter Technologies CTO Vikas Rao named to HousingWire 2025 ‘Insiders’ List

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its newly promoted Chief Technology Officer, Vikas Rao, has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Insiders list. Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award honors the individuals whose strategic thinking and operational excellence keeps the housing ecosystem moving forward.

StarknightMT is Celebrating 8 Years Serving the UTV/ATV Owners

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Eight years ago, StarknightMT began with a simple idea: UTV/ATV owners shouldn't have to choose between quality and cost. Built for riders who push their machines every weekend - whether hauling, exploring, or working the land - StarknightMT has spent eight years growing alongside the community it serves.

LearnWise AI Launches Grading Solution to Help Faculty Provide Ethical Feedback at Scale to Students

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Amsterdam-based education technology scaleup LearnWise AI, an AI platform for enhancing the student experience, has released an innovative AI solution to transform the way educators provide feedback and grades to students.

Updated Optimal Blue PPE allows lenders to eliminate all manual steps when executing best efforts locks

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced a new capability in its industry-leading product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine that fully automates the process for a lock desk user to execute best efforts locks directly with participating investors via API. By eliminating the last remaining manual step in the locking life cycle, Optimal Blue is delivering innovations and enhancements that will help significantly increase a lender's efficiency and profitability.

Down payment assistance, with an average benefit of $18K, remains a bright spot for the nation’s homebuyers in Q2/25

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report finds 45 new programs launched in Q2, traditionally the busiest homebuying season, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,554 - a new record - and the number of program providers to 1,340.

First-of-its-kind program from Class Valuation is setting mortgage industry standards for professional growth and appraiser quality

TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that its Elite Appraiser Panel, a groundbreaking program, has doubled in size during the past 12 months and is setting new standards for professional excellence. Class Valuation's exclusive, invitation-only Elite Panel now comprises hundreds of high-performing appraisers nationwide.

Simpson Foundation Awards $75K In Employee Scholarships Across Three Communities in PA

WEST GROVE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Simpson Foundation has awarded a total of $75,500 in employee scholarships to 25 dedicated team members across three Simpson communities: Jenner's Pond, Simpson Meadows, and Simpson House. The scholarship recipients - ranging from teens just beginning their academic journey to adult learners advancing their careers - were honored in ceremonies held in July at each respective campus.

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